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PICKENS COUNTY:A Proposal for the Establishment of

“CU-ICAR DAY”

Executive Summary Explore benefits of partnership between

Pickens County Schools and CU-ICAR Promote science and engineering in the

school system Highlight educational and professional

opportunities for Pickens County residents

Prepare students for careers in Science and Engineering within Pickens County

Executive Summary Establish “CU-ICAR DAY” for interested

Pickens County Students, which would include:

Tours of the facility in Greenville, SC

Automotive industry and CU-ICAR guest speakers

Engineering competition between Pickens County High Schools at the CU-ICAR campus.

Executive SummaryRelevant Goals from Pickens Co Vision Plan

PC 13Build greater cooperation/collaboration between Clemson University, Pickens County School Dist., and the Pickens community.

WC 3 Train a workforce for future jobs.

WC 5Plan for CU-ICAR and Clemson University to be engines for growth.

WC 7Promote creativity and synergy between educational institutions and the community.

WC 10

Grow an economy that keeps our youth in Pickens County, and improves marketable skills, including construction trades, technology, and service industries.

Background

Background

CU-ICAR is… An automotive research and engineering

satellite campus of Clemson University. Located in Greenville, SC near Interstate

85. A nationally recognized automotive

engineering graduate program.

Background

CU-ICAR… Facilitates public/private partnerships

between Clemson University, State of South Carolina, and automotive companies.

BMW Michelin Timkin American Titanium Works

Background

CU-ICAR… Has secured over $200 million from

partnerships since opening in 2006.

Currently employs 680 people at its Greenville Campus

Plans to create 1,620 new jobs in the next several years

Background

CU-ICAR… Impacts the surrounding economy by

drawing in other large companies and developers.

$36 million Hubell Lighting development adjacent to CU-ICAR is expected to generate 350 new jobs.

Verdae mixed-use development located near the CU-ICAR campus will house approx. 10,000 residents as well as retail and office space.

The question is…

How can Pickens County benefit from partnering with

CU-ICAR?

Methodology

Methodology Evaluate existing social and economic

conditions

Understand the area’s strengths and weaknesses in workforce development

Find examples of successful economic activity/development within local cities

Methodology Identify what aspect of the Pickens

community would/could most benefit from a relationship with CU-ICAR.

Case study analysis Utilize quantitative and qualitative data

through secondary sources, personal interviews, and community outreach efforts Pickens County Schools Dr. Brooks (Clemson Professor, CU-ICAR faculty) Mason Ailstock (CU-ICAR Global Partner

Manager and Partnership Outreach)

Existing Conditions and Findings

Existing Conditions and Findings

Educational Strengths…

Four public schools within Pickens County, of which all outpace national average SAT scores

Pickens County Career and Technology Center(Provides career training to 1,197 high school students)

Existing Conditions and Findings

Educational Strengths… School dist. participates in the “FIRST

Robotics Competition” and named regional champions in 2011.

…These indicators of achievement show promise

Existing Conditions and Findings

Educational Weaknesses… 2009-10 Pickens County drop

out rates 4.8% (3.7% in Anderson)

…These numbers should motivate change.

Existing Conditions and Findings

Employment Opportunities Over 30 major automotive-related companies are

located in the Upstate.

BMW has invested over $3 billion in the region and has created 7,000 new jobs

Home to Michelin Headquarters

…This is good news for Pickens County residents, but the news gets better…

Existing Conditions and Findings

Employment Opportunities In 2012

%80 of adults in Pickens have a HS diploma %22 of adults in Pickens have Bachelors

degrees

*Pickens County will need to attract knowledge base industries to keep the skilled workforce within the county.

Outreach

OutreachDr. Jonnell Brooks Large divide between Pickens County

students and CU-ICARStudents are rarely given opportunity to

participate in research at CU-ICARTime constraints involved with reaching

out to Pickens students (travel feasibility) Elementary students regularly take tours

of CU-ICAR, but no program exists for HS Students

OutreachMason AilstockDirector of Global Partnerships at CU-

ICARInterested in hosting the “CU-ICAR

DAY”

Note: A formal request to the CU-ICAR Partnership Committee is necessary and must be approved before a formal commitment is made.

OutreachJosh YoungAssistant Principal of Easely High School

Emphasized that the Principal and various clubs would support the event.

Additional contacts:Guidance counselors (Daniel High School)PrincipalsSchool Administrators

Students are showing interest!

All public High Schools in Pickens have curriculum and extracurricular activities that promote science, math, and engineering.

3 out of the 5 public High Schools have dedicated math and/or science clubs.

Each High School offers Advanced Placement courses in Math and Science

Potential Outcomes

Potential OutcomesCase Study: Southern Indiana University

Provides tours for High School students to automotive factories.

Students reported that the tours helped them understand the engineering process.

They also showed more interest after the tour in learning more about the intricate machinery.

Similar programs in Adelaid, Australia, and Pen State have also been successful.

Potential OutcomesCase Study: Clemson University

Previous programs and workshops for those High School students interested in the healthcare field.

Interactive activities On-site visits Encourages minority involvement in healthcare

…Developing these ideas with CU-ICAR could bring more minorities and women to the sciences

Potential OutcomesSHORT TERM GOALS of Establishing “CU-ICAR Day”

Open communications between Pickens County schools, Clemson, and CU-ICAR

Demonstrate commitment to local human capital

Show educational and professional opportunities to students and families

Energize students about the sciences

LONG TERM GOALS of Establishing “CU-ICAR Day”

Develop and retain a skilled workforce

Prepare students for careers in engineering and the sciences

Encourage students to think locally when searching for lucrative and rewarding careers

Attract more knowledge based industry to Pickens County.

Potential Outcomes

Time for questions…